Course Sequence
Suggested Course Sequence for Bachelor of Social Work Program (Four Year Model)
Students are also responsible for completing any necessary basic skills requirements* and all General Education Categories, including communication Intensive (CI) requirements. Make sure that the courses you choose satisfy the requirements in these categories. Basic Math, Reading, and English courses must be completed (student may test out of basic skills courses through the University).
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Freshman Year |
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Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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PSYC 100 |
Program Prerequisite and Category 6 |
4 credits |
PS 118 OR PS 123 |
Program Prerequisite |
3 credits |
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SOC 111 |
Program Prerequisite and Category 7 |
3 credits |
BIOL 104B, 105A, 105C, 111A |
Program Prerequisite and Category 4 |
3-4 credits |
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General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
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General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
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General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
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Total Credits 15-18 credits |
Total Credits |
15-18 credits |
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*Category 4 requires seven credit hours- BIOL 104B, 105A, 105C, 111A are included in this category. One additional Category 4, non-biology, class must be selected. At least one of the courses selected must be a laboratory course.
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Sophomore Year |
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Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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ECON 125 OR ECON 221 |
Program Prerequisite |
3-4 credits |
SW 300 |
Program Prerequisite |
3 credits |
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General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
Major or Minor Elective or General University Credit |
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3-4 credits |
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Major or Minor Elective or General University Credit |
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3-4 credits |
Major or Minor Elective or General University Credit |
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3-4 credits |
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SW 215 |
Program Prerequisite |
3 credits |
Major or Minor Elective |
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3-4 credits |
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General Education |
Category 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10, CI |
3-4 credits |
Major or Minor Elective |
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3-4 credits |
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Total Credits 15-18 credits |
Total Credits 15-18 credits |
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Admission into the Social Work Program: Students should apply for admission into the program as soon as they meet the eligibility requirements. Admissions information is available online: www.svsu.edu/socialwork or contact your social work faculty advisor.
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Junior Year |
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Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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SW 316 |
Major |
3 credits |
SW 330 |
Major |
3 credits |
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SW 320 |
Major |
3 credits |
SW 318 |
Major |
3 credits |
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SW 329 |
Major |
3 credits |
Major or Minor Elective |
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3 credits |
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Major or Minor Elective |
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3 credits |
Major or Minor Elective |
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3 credits |
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Major or Minor Elective |
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3 credits |
Major or Minor Elective |
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3 credits |
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Total |
15-18 credits |
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Total |
15-18 credits |
SW 316, 318, 320, 329 & 330, and selected SW elective / YS courses are offered in the Spring and Summer Semesters as well as Fall and Winter.
Students must apply to field education through on-line field confirmation process in the winter semester prior to their senior fall semester.
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Senior Year |
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Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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SW 403 |
Major |
3 credits |
SW 485 |
Major |
3 credits |
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SW 401 |
Major |
3 credits |
SW 402 |
Major |
3 credits |
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SW 483 |
Field |
6 credits |
SW 484 |
Field |
6 credits |
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Total |
12 credits |
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Total |
12 credits |
*Basic skills course requirements for mathematics, reading, and writing must be satisfied before moving into General Education requirements. Placement into or exemption from the required courses (MATH 081, 082; ENGL 082, 103, 104; ENGL 080, 111) will be determined at your freshman or transfer orientation and registration program.
Contact Us
mrheron@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4626(989) 964-4626
Department Chair
Michael Heron
Office
BA 245